During reabsorption, organic nutrients and ions are moved by diffusion or active transport from the renal tubule into the
A) glomerulus.
B) peritubular capillaries.
C) outgoing arteriole.
D) glomerular capsule.
E) incoming arteriole.

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During reabsorption, substances are moved from the renal tubule into the peritubular capillaries. This process allows for the reclamation of water, ions, and nutrients that the body needs, while waste products are left in the tubular fluid to be excreted as urine.

During Reabsorption, Organic Nutrients and Ions Are Moved by Diffusion